Week-wise Master Plan

A 28-week guide to prepare for GATE and secure a core industry job.

Weeks 1–2

Basics of Field Instrumentation + GATE – Sensors & Measurement Basics

Job Skills

Introduction to field instruments, types of sensors, transmitters

GATE Topics

Measurement systems, accuracy, precision, error analysis

YouTube (Telugu)

Engineering in Telugu – Instrumentation Engineering in Telugu playlist
Instrumentation Guru Telugu – Sensors & Transmitters

Task

Make notes, draw block diagrams

Mini Project Idea

Temperature sensor to microcontroller display

Weeks 3–4

PLC Basics + GATE – Transducers & Signal Conditioning

Job Skills

PLC architecture, wiring, inputs/outputs

GATE Topics

Resistive, capacitive, inductive transducers, signal conditioning circuits

YouTube (Telugu)

Engineering Telugu – PLC Basics in Telugu
Sanjay Technical Academy – PLC Introduction

Task

Practice basic wiring diagram in AutoCAD

Mini Project Idea

Simple PLC-controlled lamp

Weeks 5–6

PLC Programming (Ladder Logic) + GATE – Analog Electronics

Job Skills

Ladder diagrams, timers, counters

GATE Topics

Op-amps, active filters, oscillators

YouTube (Telugu)

Engineering Telugu – Ladder Logic Programming
PLC Training Telugu – Timers & Counters

Task

Write 3 ladder logic programs in simulator

Mini Project Idea

Automatic water level control

Weeks 7–8

SCADA & HMI + GATE – Digital Electronics

Job Skills

SCADA overview, HMI basics, alarms

GATE Topics

Number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, flip-flops

YouTube (Telugu)

Engineering Telugu – SCADA Basics in Telugu
Technologics Global – HMI Overview

Task

Try SCADA demo software

Mini Project Idea

PLC + SCADA for motor control

Weeks 9–10

PLC + SCADA Integration + GATE – Signals & Systems

Job Skills

PLC to SCADA communication, Modbus protocol

GATE Topics

Continuous & discrete-time signals, Laplace, Fourier, Z-transform

YouTube (Telugu)

Engineering Telugu – PLC to SCADA Connection
Automation Telugu – Modbus Communication

Task

Make communication block diagram

Mini Project Idea

Remote monitoring of temperature via SCADA

Weeks 11–12

Distributed Control Systems (DCS) + GATE – Control Systems Basics

Job Skills

DCS architecture, PLC vs DCS

GATE Topics

Transfer functions, block diagrams, stability

YouTube (Telugu)

Sofcon India (Telugu) – DCS Full Explanation
Engineering Telugu – PLC vs DCS

Task

Solve 10 GATE PYQs on control systems

Mini Project Idea

DCS simulation in software

Weeks 13–14

Process Control & PID + GATE – Control System Design

Job Skills

PID control, tuning methods

GATE Topics

Root locus, Bode plot, state-space analysis

YouTube (Telugu)

Engineering in Telugu – PID Control Basics
Instrumentation Guru Telugu – PID Tuning

Task

Tune PID in simulation software

Mini Project Idea

Oven temperature control

Weeks 15–16

Calibration & Maintenance + GATE – Industrial Instrumentation

Job Skills

Calibration of pressure, temperature instruments

GATE Topics

Flow, temperature, level, pressure measurement

YouTube (Telugu)

Instrumentation Guru Telugu – Calibration
Engineering in Telugu – HART Communicator Usage

Task

Calibrate one lab instrument

Mini Project Idea

DIY pressure calibration setup

Weeks 17–18

Industrial Safety & Control Panels + GATE – Communication Systems

Job Skills

Electrical safety, panel wiring

GATE Topics

Amplitude, frequency modulation, sampling theorem

YouTube (Telugu)

DesignTech Telugu – Control Panel Basics
Engineering Telugu – Industrial Safety

Task

Draw control panel layout

Mini Project Idea

Emergency shutdown system

Weeks 19–20

AutoCAD Electrical Basics + GATE – Electrical & Electronic Circuits

Job Skills

AutoCAD commands, schematic drawing

GATE Topics

Transformers, motors, rectifiers, inverters

YouTube (Telugu)

DesignTech Telugu – AutoCAD Electrical Full Course

Task

Draw motor starter circuit in AutoCAD

Mini Project Idea

AutoCAD electrical project for motor control

Weeks 21–22

Mini Project Development + GATE – Microprocessors & Microcontrollers

Job Skills

Integrating PLC, SCADA, and sensors

GATE Topics

8085, 8086, 8051 architecture, programming

YouTube (Telugu)

Engineering Telugu – PLC + SCADA Projects
Instrumentation Guru Telugu – Industrial Project Examples

Task

Complete 1 mini project

Mini Project Idea

Traffic light control system

Weeks 23–24

Resume & Job Preparation + GATE – Data Acquisition Systems

Job Skills

Resume writing, interview prep

GATE Topics

ADC/DAC, sampling, quantization

YouTube (Telugu)

Career Guidance Telugu – Core Engineer Resume Tips
Engineering Telugu – How to Apply for Core Jobs

Task

Prepare resume & LinkedIn profile

Weeks 25–28

Full GATE Revision + Mock Tests

Job Skills

Quick review of all industrial skills

GATE Topics

Revise all topics, solve PYQs, take mock tests

YouTube (Telugu)

GATE Telugu – Instrumentation Crash Course

Task

1 mock test every week, analyze mistakes